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INCI name

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Potassium cocoyl hydrolysed wheat protein

Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSurfactant – cleansingreviewed

A mild protein-based surfactant made from wheat protein and coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein is the potassium salt of hydrolysed wheat protein acylated with coconut fatty acids. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent, a skin-conditioning agent and a cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, baby washes and intimate washes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the size of the protein fragments or the proportion of the surfactant in the formula.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Surfactant – cleansing
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (48)

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